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Pros & Cons of Alternative Certification

Being a school teacher is one way for you to have the same schedule as your children, and it allows you the chance to have a positive influence on a variety of kids. If you have a bachelor’s degree, you can get a teaching license through alternative certification in most states. Before you start the process, you may want to consider the pros and cons of obtaining your teaching license this way.

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Megan’s Law? It’s Only Half the Battle

Spend some time in any PTA meeting, Mommy & Me group, or even a playdate with friends and it isn?t long before the conversation turns into a worried discussion about Megan?s Law and the sex offender information that parents can now readily access with just a few clicks of their computer mouse. Parents everywhere are feverishly checking these websites, sometimes weekly or even daily, to see if a registered sex offender resides nearby. Unfortunately, there are a few flaws in this perceived ?safety net? that well-intentioned parents should know. Don?t get me wrong, I am a HUGE proponent of Megan?s Law and the information it provides. I strongly believe that once a sex offender has been released back into the community, the public has the absolute right to know their whereabouts. But? focusing solely on this component of child safety can do a serious disservice to our kids, IF we stop there.

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How to Obtain a Passport for an Infant

When you plan to travel with an infant, there are a million considerations, from getting vaccinations to packing enough diapers. One key consideration is obtaining a passport. Recent changes in passport regulations require that every traveler have a passport when crossing most international borders. In other words, an infant cannot be added to your passport.